Dr. Warme is a UW associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine who specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, as well as sports medicine. He evaluates patients with shoulder, elbow and knee problems. Dr. Warme is also the Director of the Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship at the University of Washington.

Patient Care Philosophy

I seek to help patients expeditiously return to top form and pursue the activities they enjoy. I believe that successful medical or surgical treatment and rehabilitation requires a team approach, with the patient being a key player. I will provide patients with an accurate diagnosis and the current information to help them make an informed decision (regarding which type of treatment to choose). Then we will make the journey together through the treatment and rehabilitation. If there is a viable way to manage a condition without surgery, we will try that first.

Research

Ultimately I am interested in helping find the best treatment and rehabilitation regimens for different conditions, which will minimize the patients’ pain and recovery time. This includes a focus on clinical outcomes research of reconstructive procedures in the shoulder, especially the "Ream and Run".

With rock climbing as a passion, I have a particular interest in investigating different arthroscopic knots and the latest generation of high-strength sutures. I am also committed to being the best teacher I can be, and discovering time-efficient methods of teaching the art and science of orthopaedic surgery to fellows, residents and medical students.